Explore key moments in Brazilian history, from colonial times to modern democracy. Discover major events shaping the nation.
Explore key moments in Brazilian history, from colonial times to modern democracy. Discover major events shaping the nation.
Portugal and Spain divided newly discovered lands.
Pedro Álvares Cabral arrived on Brazilian coast.
Martim Afonso de Sousa founded São Vicente.
Brazil's first capital established by Tomé de Sousa.
France Antarctique established in Rio de Janeiro.
Portugal and its empire came under Spanish rule.
Dutch West India Company captured Salvador briefly.
Portuguese and Brazilians expelled Dutch from Pernambuco.
Major gold findings sparked a rush to the region.
Salvador replaced by Rio as colonial capital.
Failed independence movement in Minas Gerais.
Royal court fled Napoleon, moving to Rio.
Brazil became a co-kingdom with Portugal.
Dom Pedro I declared Brazil's independence from Portugal.
Brazil's first constitution was promulgated.
Emperor Pedro I abdicated, returned to Portugal.
Brazil governed by regents during Pedro II's minority.
Pedro II prematurely declared emperor at age 14.
Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay fought Paraguay.
Princess Isabel signed law ending slavery in Brazil.
Monarchy overthrown, Brazil became a republic.
First Republican period started, led by military.
Revolution of 1930 brought Vargas to presidency.
Vargas installed an authoritarian regime.
New capital city Brasília officially opened.
Military overthrew President Goulart, beginning dictatorship.